Himachal Pradesh Veterans Demand End to Agniveer Recruitment Scheme

Veterans belonging to the Himachal Pradesh region have formally urged the government to scrap the Agniveer scheme, a newly launched recruitment drive for the Indian armed forces.
The Agniveer initiative aims to enlist a large number of youth on a short‑term contractual basis, supplementing the regular forces. While officials present it as a means to broaden participation, the veterans argue that the model could affect the morale and career prospects of existing personnel.
The call for cancellation reflects growing unease among former service members, but no official response has been recorded at the time of reporting.
Further developments will depend on discussions between veteran groups and defence authorities.